Top stories in United States on August 5, 2026

1. Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary, NBC News projects (21 outlets, 3 countries)
2. Houthis Threaten to Expand Red Sea Attacks, and Claim Strike on Saudi Tanker (5 outlets, 5 countries)
3. Wesley Bell Defeats Cori Bush in Missouri (3 outlets, 2 countries)